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With the 2024 MLB Rookie of the Year Awards now settled in the hands of Paul Skenes and Luis Gil, it\u2019s time to look ahead to the promising talents who could claim the spotlight in 2025.<\/p>\n

On the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo shared their predictions for the next season\u2019s standout rookies, drawing from a wealth of baseball insights and years of experience.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve hit the mark before, accurately forecasting Gunnar Henderson and Corbin Carroll\u2019s standout performances. That said, surprise twists are all part of the game, as evidenced by the unforeseen rise of Skenes and Gil, who flew under the radar in last year\u2019s projections.<\/p>\n

NATIONAL LEAGUE<\/strong><\/p>\n

**1. Dylan Crews, OF (Washington Nationals \u2013 MLB No.<\/p>\n

1)**
\nJonathan Mayo isn\u2019t hedging his bets with his prediction here.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the classic combination of skill meeting opportunity: Crews already has a foothold in the Nationals\u2019 outfield, with sufficient playing time under his belt to hone his craft.<\/p>\n

His daily presence on the field for the Nationals positions him as a strong contender for National League Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n

Callis agrees, throwing his support behind Crews, albeit with a contingency plan should a deal bring Roki Sasaki stateside to a significant contender like the Dodgers, Padres, or Mets.<\/p>\n

**2. Matt Shaw, INF (Chicago Cubs \u2013 MLB No.<\/p>\n

22)**
\nAlthough Shaw may face a crowded start with veteran-laden rosters, his upward trajectory and standout showing with Premier12 are turning heads.<\/p>\n

Jim Callis sees Shaw as a dynamic player ready to outpace expectations. He\u2019s not predicting Shaw will debut on Opening Day, but his rapid development suggests he\u2019ll ascend to the majors sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

**3. Bubba Chandler, RHP (Pittsburgh Pirates \u2013 MLB No.<\/p>\n

15)**
\nThe Pirates struck gold with Chandler, and Jonathan Mayo envisions him making waves early in the season.<\/p>\n

Having closed the year strong, Chandler is poised to make his mark in Pittsburgh\u2019s rotation, joining the likes of Skenes. His arsenal and competitive spirit mean Chandler won\u2019t be sitting in Triple-A for long.<\/p>\n

**3. Andrew Painter, RHP (Philadelphia Phillies \u2013 MLB No.<\/p>\n

32)**
\nPainter emerges as the dark horse choice for Callis, just edging out Dalton Rushing.<\/p>\n

While he may not start the year on the Phillies\u2019 Opening Day roster, his potential to make immediate impacts in controlled bursts makes him a compelling pick. Painter is one of those pitchers whose presence could shift the winds for the Phillies mid-season.<\/p>\n

AMERICAN LEAGUE<\/strong><\/p>\n

**1. Coby Mayo, 3B\/1B (Baltimore Orioles \u2013 MLB No.<\/p>\n

8)**
\nOpportunity will be the key for Coby Mayo, who sits atop Callis\u2019s American League predictions.<\/p>\n

The Orioles need to jigsaw their lineup to carve out space for this potent bat. The prediction?<\/p>\n

Mayo could bash 26 home runs, snatching the Rookie of the Year accolade. Jonathan Mayo agrees, taking an optimistic view on the home run tally, emphasizing that Coby Mayo\u2019s bat belongs in the majors, not Triple-A.<\/p>\n

**2. Jackson Jobe, RHP (Detroit Tigers \u2013 MLB No.<\/p>\n

5)**
\nJobe is ready to roll into the Tigers\u2019 rotation after a surprise postseason appearance last year.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Mayo sees a young pitcher who could soon stabilize behind Tarik Skubal, delivering consistency for Detroit as they look to build on their successes.<\/p>\n

**3. Jacob Wilson, SS (Oakland Athletics \u2013 MLB No.<\/p>\n

24)**
\nDespite a few injuries this year, Wilson retained his rookie eligibility, and there\u2019s much to look forward to.<\/p>\n

Callis anticipates he\u2019ll hit everywhere he plays, projecting a .280 average or better. What\u2019s not to like about reliable contact hitting combined with stable defense at shortstop?<\/p>\n

Mayo had his eye on Wilson too, confirming that they share confidence in Wilson\u2019s upcoming performance.<\/p>\n

As we edge closer to a new baseball season, these promising players hold the potential to impact the game remarkably.<\/p>\n

With talent, opportunity, and a touch of fate, the rookie spotlight will shine brightly in unexpected corners. Stay tuned, baseball fans \u2013 the next chapter of MLB is brimming with promise and surprises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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